About What am I?
What am I? (40161-1) is a LEGO Promotional set from 2016 that sells for around $23.02 used on BrickLink. It includes 8 minifigures with a combined resale value of $22.60 — that's 98% of the set's price in figures alone. The most valuable is Doctor - Lab Coat Stethoscope and Thermometer, Blue Legs, Dark Brown Ponytail and Swept Sideways Fringe, Glasses and Smile at $1.96. For sellers buying complete sets to part out, the minifig value here makes this one worth considering.
Part-out value
The minifigures in this set are worth $22.60 individually on BrickLink — 98% of the complete set price ($23.02). The figs carry almost all the value here. If you find this set incomplete or are buying to part out, the minifigures are where the money is.
Seller notes
- Sealed copies sell for $38.58 vs $23.02 used — a 68% premium. If you have this set new in sealed box (NISB), price it accordingly.
Minifigures in What am I? (8)
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Common questions about What am I?
How much is LEGO What am I? (40161-1) worth?
What am I? sells for an average of $23.02 used and $38.58 new/sealed on BrickLink based on 6 months of completed sales. As a retired set, prices tend to hold steady or appreciate over time, especially for complete sets with original packaging. Actual prices vary with completeness — missing minifigures or key parts will lower the value.
What minifigures come in LEGO set 40161-1?
This set includes 8 minifigures: Police - Jail Prisoner 50380 Prison Stripes, Black Legs, Dark Bluish Gray Knit Cap, Beard Stubble and Scowl ($0.98), Red Female Top with 2 White Buttons and Black Straps, Red Legs, White Helmet, Scuba Mask, Dark Orange Lips, Open Mouth Smile ($1.42), Press Woman / Reporter - Red Legs, Dark Orange Female Hair Short Swept Sideways, Dark Orange Lips, Open Mouth Smile ($1.91), Doctor - Lab Coat Stethoscope and Thermometer, Blue Legs, Dark Brown Ponytail and Swept Sideways Fringe, Glasses and Smile ($1.96), plus 4 more. The minifigures have a combined BrickLink value of $22.60. Each figure is linked above with individual pricing if you're looking to buy or sell specific characters.
Is it worth parting out LEGO What am I??
The minifigures alone are worth $22.60 (98% of the $23.02 set price), so parting out the figs individually on BrickLink can be profitable. Start with Doctor - Lab Coat Stethoscope and Thermometer, Blue Legs, Dark Brown Ponytail and Swept Sideways Fringe, Glasses and Smile at $1.96 — it's the highest-value figure in the set.
Is LEGO What am I? (40161-1) retired?
Yes, What am I? was released in 2016 and has been retired from retail for several years. Retired LEGO sets are only available on the secondary market through BrickLink, eBay, or other resale platforms.
How do I check if my What am I? set is complete?
Use the parts list on this page to check every piece and all 8 minifigures. For the minifigures specifically, you can use the brick'em scanner to identify each figure from a photo and confirm it matches what should be in this set. Missing pieces can be individually sourced on BrickLink.








